Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.15.14
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa Personally Serves His Elder Brother
“When His elder brother, fatigued from playing, would lie down with His head upon the lap of a cowherd boy, Lord Kṛṣṇa would help Him relax by personally massaging His feet and offering other services.”
What the purport teaches
- After playing, Kṛṣṇa’s elder brother would rest His head on a cowherd boy’s lap.
- Kṛṣṇa personally massaged Balarāma’s feet to relieve His fatigue.
- His other services included fanning Balarāma and bringing Him river water to drink.
Try this today
Offer a tired family member a glass of water, remembering Kṛṣṇa’s attentive service.
Ask yourself
What do you notice about the personal care Kṛṣṇa gives Balarāma?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
From Canto 10, chapter 14 onward, the translation and purports were completed by Śrīla Prabhupāda's disciples after his departure, and published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.